这个基因编码一个叉头转录因子。该蛋白包含一个叉头DNA结合域，可能在卵巢发育和功能中发挥作用。该基因的突变是引起睑裂综合征和卵巢早衰的原因3。
This gene encodes a forkhead transcription factor. The protein contains a fork-head DNA-binding domain and may play a role in ovarian development and function. Mutations in this gene are a cause of blepharophimosis syndrome and premature ovarian failure 3.